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Child's Dental

Good oral health starts early. At Alpha Dental Care, we make visiting the dentist a positive experience for children – helping them build confidence, develop good habits, and stay healthy as they grow. From their first check-up to ongoing preventive care, we provide gentle, age-appropriate treatment tailored to your child’s needs.

What is Child's Dental Care?

Child’s dental care focuses on monitoring, protecting, and supporting your child’s oral health from baby teeth to adult smiles. Our dentists are experienced in treating children of all ages – from toddlers to teens – offering everything from check-ups and cleaning to fissure sealants, fluoride treatments, and early orthodontic advice.

We believe prevention is key. That’s why we encourage regular visits, so we can spot potential problems early and guide your child through a lifetime of healthy smiles.
At Alpha Dental Care, children’s dental care is available on both an NHS and private basis. NHS treatment is free for children under 18, or under 19 and in full-time education.

We offer different types of Childs Dental Services

NHS Children’s Dentistry

Free routine dental care for eligible children, including exams, cleaning, fluoride varnish and advice.

Private Dental for Children

Flexible appointments with extended time, personalised advice, and access to private treatments not available on the NHS.

Dental Essentials

Our Dental Essentials scheme offers affordable private treatments, without NHS waiting times.

Your Childs first dental visit

Step 1: First visit

The NHS recommends a child’s first dental visit as soon as their first teeth come through, or by their first birthday. This is in line with advice from Public Health England and the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD).

Step 2: Routine Check-ups

NHS dentists encourage regular check-ups, usually every 6 to 12 months, depending on the child’s risk of dental problems.

Step 3: Preventitive measure

Children are eligible for fluoride varnish applications twice a year from the age of 3 (or earlier if needed), and fissure sealants may be offered based on risk of decay.

Step 4: Oral Hygiene advice

Our dental teams routinely provide advice on toothbrushing, diet, and habit-breaking (like thumb-sucking or dummy use). Education and prevention are core parts of NHS child dental care.

Step 5: Ongoing support

Our dentists monitor children’s development and can refer for orthodontic care if clinically necessary, usually around age 11–13 when adult teeth have come in.

Key Benefits of Child Dental Care

The amazing benefits include:

  • Encourages healthy habits from a young age
  • Helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease
  • Builds confidence and reduces fear of the dentist
  • Supports speech and tooth development
  • Enables early intervention if problems arise
  • Promotes long-term health, wellbeing and confidence

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Child's Dental Care FAQ's

We recommend booking their first check-up by their first birthday, or when their first tooth appears.

Yes – NHS dental care is free for children under 18, or under 19 if they’re in full-time education.

We’ll examine their teeth and gums, offer brushing advice, and apply fluoride varnish if needed.

Absolutely. They help your child eat, speak and guide adult teeth into the right position.

Most children should visit every 6-12 months, depending on their individual needs.

Oour team is experienced in caring for anxious children and creating a calm, welcoming environment.

Clear Braces

Discreet and removable orthodontic trays that gradually straighten teeth, ideal for correcting mild to moderate misalignment without the need for metal braces.

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